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Hypericum Mosbrianum. 



HESPBRIS fRocket). 



Matronalis. A strong growing perennial, forming stout, 

 busliy plants ,3 to 4 feet high, with showy terminal spikes of 

 pinl< flowers during June and July. 15 cts. each; fil.oO per 

 doz. 



HIERACIU:»I (H.wk-weed). 



Aurantiacum. Alow-growing, rapid-speading plant, adapted 

 for dry, sandy spots, or for covering steep slopes. The bright, 

 orange-red flowers are borne in flat heads. 



— Rubrum. A briglit colored form of the above, 

 lo cts. each; .S1..")0 per doz. 



HOUSXO^IA (BlueU. Quaker Lady or Innocence). 

 Serpylifolia. A low creeper, best adapted to grow on a 

 rockery in moist situation, where it forms broad carpets of 

 foliage, which in very early spring is hidden beneath a cloud 

 of small but showy light-blue flowers. One of the earliest 

 spring flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



hvperici:t>i (st. johnwort . 



Adpressum. A native variety, growing in dense masses, which makes 

 it useful as a ground cover, particularly in damp places; 6 to 8 inches. 

 l.T cts. each; $1..50 per doz.; .$8.00 per 100. 



Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free and graceful 

 habit, producing long, slender, much-branched stems, leafy to the base 

 and all drooping towards the ends, apparently from the weight of the 

 flowers and buds, although the flowers face, so that none of their beauty 

 is lost. It is marvellously free-flowering, of large size, measuring from 

 2 to 2^ inches in diameter; in color a rich golden-yellow, which is ren- 

 dered still more effective by the numerous yellow stamens and crimson 

 anthers, and blooms continuously the entire season; 2 feet. (See illus- 

 tration.) Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



IBCRIS (Hardy Candytuft). 



Most desirable dwarf plants (8 to 10 inches) with evergreen foliage, 

 which is completely hidden with dense heads of flowers early in the spring. 

 Sempervirens. Innumerable flat heads of pure white flowers. 

 Snowflake. A grand variety, having exceptionally large and pure white 



flowers, and borne in great masses during May and June. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



INCARVIL,L,EA (Hardy Gloxinia). 

 Delavayi. One of the choicest perennial plants introduced in recent 

 years. It jiroduces large gloxinia-like rose-colored flowers during May, 

 which last in perfection a long time; these are produced in clusters on 

 stems 18 inches high; succeeds in sun or shade, but should be protected 

 with a covering of leaves during the winter. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



INI.'L.A (HeaBane). 



Effective free-flowering plants for the hardy border, blooming from June 

 to August. 



Ensifolia. Very free-flowering, yellow; 18 inches. 



CJIandulosa Qrandiflora. Very large orange-yellow flowers; 2i feet. 

 Alontana. \'ery free-riowering; yellow flowers; lA feet. 

 Oculus-Christi. Large golden flowers, with dark centres; 2 feet. 

 Royleana. Large golden-yellow flowers; H to 2 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. .Set of 5 varieties, $1.00. 



TARIOITS IRIS. 



We offer below some of the very fine-t species and varieties. 

 Cristata. A dainty native species 3 inches high, rich amethyst-blue; 



May. 15 cts. each; $l..50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Cuprea or Fulva. A distinct, almost evergreen s|>ecies, about 2 feet 

 high, with rich coppery-orange colored flowers late in June. 5:5 cts. 

 each; $2. "0 [ler doz. 

 Ochroleuca Gigantea. A noble species, growing 4 feet high, with 

 large. p:de yellow flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



^ Aurea. Golden-yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pallida Folia Varlegata. Conspicuous on account of its beautifully 

 variegated foliage, which is of a glaucous green, with broad bands of 

 creamy-yellow, every leaf being well marked. It is of free growth, 

 and when well established attains a height of 2 feet, and is 

 very attractive. Flowers of a soft, pale lavender. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Pseudacorus. The comtnon yellow Water Flag, suitable for 

 marshes and water courses; May and June; 4 feet. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Sibirica. Purplish-blue flowers, 3 feet high; useful for cutting. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



— Alba. White veined pale lilac. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



— Orientalis. Rich violet-blue; very free and one of the 

 best; June; 3i feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



Snovv Queen. This new variety possesses all the merits 



of the type, ditTering only in color, which is an ivory-white. 

 15 cts. each; $1..")() per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Spuria Mrs. A. VV. Tait ( Lonf/ipetuld, Superba). A dis- 

 tinct and handsome species. Flowers soft porcelain blue, 

 with very long pale blue falls, illuminated with a golden- 

 yellow blotch at the base; June; 4 ie£i.. 50 cts. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



Iris Pallida Folia Variecata. 



We offer a srand collection of Japanese Iris. See page 212. 



